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Patience
landscapeCountry:
liberia
workOccupation:
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faceAge:
26
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Liberia Large Transfer
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goal is to build my house. I currently live in my uncle house and it has been my dream to build my own house. I have purchase all the materials and they are in transit to my village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly knows how to be transparent and is goodat helping us to collect our savely and put it into good use. I dont know currently what GiveDirectly can't do well. I am so happy for the opportunity.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My last transfer was used to buy 4 bunfdles of zinc for roof my house when I complete it.
 
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
42500 LRD
access_time over 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My new goal is to build a decent house for my family and I.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly is helping us to make our life's better through cash-transfer and, I most admit that I haven't seen any organizations as transparent as Givedirectly.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I added the money to my business.
 
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access_time over 2 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"I'm a university dropped out due to the lack of finance. I've have always dreamt of making my own business but due to my financial saturation I've have decided to go into Agriculture where I can grown my own Coacoa, plantin , and palm. With Give Directly cash transfer, I'm going to invest into farm work and put the remaing money into business for my wife. I wand to make her an independent woman among her family".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"Over the pass months my family and I have been struggling to feed. Of late, a friend of mine has been responsible for my family by providing food, finance and etc. Considering the fact that he has his own family but yet he made it his responsibility to help my family".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Currently I'm facing financial problems where im unable to provide for my family due to finance. I've struggling into having a business of my own but it has always been unfortunate for me. I'm dreaming of owning a very big farm and investing into a business for my wife."